PPF necessary for M-sport aero package?

ScaldedDog · 05-11-2022, 03:37 PM

I'm trying to decide if we should spend the extra $800 for PPF on, among other places (A pillars, roof in front of the sunroof, all lower body panels) the aero package rocker sills. You know, the ones you drag your leg on every time you get in and out.

Do those get scratched up from everyday use, either from rocks or just ingress/egress? If they do, I'd be tempted to go ahead and spring for the protection. We are already at $3600 for full front PPF and complete ceramic coating, though, so I don't want to spend more if it isn't necessary.

What say you who've had these things awhile?

Mark

nZtiZia · 05-11-2022, 05:04 PM

15 months since installation. mine was purposeful transformation with complete stealth ppf

ScaldedDog · 05-11-2022, 05:18 PM

Nice!! So you did full body PPF?

Mark

nZtiZia · 05-11-2022, 07:59 PM

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Nice!! So you did full body PPF?

Mark

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LM50i · 05-11-2022, 08:03 PM

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Nice!! So you did full body PPF?

Mark

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LM50i · 05-11-2022, 08:05 PM

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15 months since installation. mine was purposeful transformation with complete stealth ppf

How are your door handles PPF holding up? The shop that did my PPF couldn’t do it because it started lifting within 2 days. So ended up leaving them gloss black.

ScaldedDog · 05-11-2022, 08:06 PM

nZtiZia and LM50i, how is the PPF holding up on the place where your leg touches getting in and out?

You guys have some great looking cars!

Mark

nZtiZia · 05-11-2022, 08:14 PM

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How are your door handles PPF holding up? The shop that did my PPF couldn’t do it because it started lifting within 2 days. So ended up leaving them gloss black.

same issues as you since stealth ppf is thicker than clear ppf so conformity sucked. i couldn't leave mine as OEM Arctic Grey so they wrapped my handles in gloss black vinyl.

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nZtiZia and LM50i, how is the PPF holding up on the place where your leg touches getting in and out?

You guys have some great looking cars!

Mark

thanks!
no issues with film lift. BMW paint is considered 'soft', and that area is prone to rock chips but being as low as it is, nobody may notice.

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ScaldedDog Lieutenant 352 Rep 430 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 45e Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Colorado/Florida iTrader: (0)	PPF necessary for M-sport aero package? I'm trying to decide if we should spend the extra $800 for PPF on, among other places (A pillars, roof in front of the sunroof, all lower body panels) the aero package rocker sills. You know, the ones you drag your leg on every time you get in and out. Do those get scratched up from everyday use, either from rocks or just ingress/egress? If they do, I'd be tempted to go ahead and spring for the protection. We are already at $3600 for full front PPF and complete ceramic coating, though, so I don't want to spend more if it isn't necessary. What say you who've had these things awhile? Mark __________________ 2022 X5 45e - Wife's daily driver 2023 GX460 - My daily driver 2017 JKU Sahara - Beach jeep 1988 4Runner on 40's - Off-road trailer queen 2001 PSD Excursion - The slave that drags the queen
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ScaldedDog Lieutenant 352 Rep 430 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 45e Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Colorado/Florida iTrader: (0)	nZtiZia and LM50i, how is the PPF holding up on the place where your leg touches getting in and out? You guys have some great looking cars! Mark __________________ 2022 X5 45e - Wife's daily driver 2023 GX460 - My daily driver 2017 JKU Sahara - Beach jeep 1988 4Runner on 40's - Off-road trailer queen 2001 PSD Excursion - The slave that drags the queen
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